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Julie Foudy and the U.S. willl face their toughest test of the World Cup. (AP)
The real Women's World Cup final is Oct. 12, but the general feeling is the U.S.-Germany semifinal showdown on Sunday (ESPN2, 7:30 p.m. ET) in Portland could very well be the unofficial title game.

And for good reason. They are the only undefeated teams left in the tourney, they feature the two most prolific attacks in women's soccer and both have world-class players who can win a game in the blink of an eye.

Marc Connolly gives the edge to the United States, but says Germany is the only team in the world that has the firepower to beat the U.S. when the Americans are on their game. [+]




The U.S. National Team pool player and former Philadelphia Charge defender talked about the World Cup and more on Friday. [+]


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PHOTO GALLERY
WWC: Oct. 2
All the best pix from Thursday's quarterfinal action at the Women's World Cup.

Oct. 2 | Oct. 1 | Gallery Archive
MORE FEATURES
Chat with Michelle Akers
The legendary U.S. player and FIFA Women's Player of the Century returns to talk about the World Cup and more on Oct. 7 at 6 p.m. ET. (Akers: Sept. 24)[+]
Chat wrap: Tony DiCicco
The former U.S. Women's National Team coach talked about the WUSA, the Women's World Cup and more on Sept. 30.[+]
Heinrichs sticks with Reddick
April Heinrichs knew several years ago that Cat Reddick would one day be a major player for the U.S. National Team and that time is now.[+]
Chat wrap: Jennifer Tietjen-Prozzo
The former Philadelphia Charge captain talked about the Women's World Cup and more on Sept. 30.[+]
Road trip with Team USA
Fans, don't miss ESPN2's documentary Road Trip With Team USA, a behind-the-scenes look at the U.S. Women's National Team. [+]
Hyundai Win!
Hyundai is a proud sponser of the FIFA Woman's World Cup 2003. Click here for our All-Star line-up[+]

Countdown to United States v Germany
HEADLINES

MY TEAM

UNITED STATES
U.S., Germany set for Portland pitch battle
Physical U.S. wearing down opponents
Wambach propels U.S. past Norway
Benson's Breakdown: U.S. vs. Norway

Next Game
Oct. 5 6:30 PM ET
United States v Germany
PGE Park
presented by Hyundai QUICK STATS
World Cup 2003 Scoring Leaders
Birgit Prinz (Germany) 6
Katia (Brazil) 4
Marta (Brazil) 3
Dagny Mellgren (Norway) 3
Victoria Svensson (Sweden) 3

WOMEN'S WORLD CUP
ESPN2
Sun October 5   7:30 pm ET
2003 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP SOCCER
USA VS. GERMANY

Sun October 5   10:25 pm ET
2003 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP SOCCER
SWEDEN VS. CANADA

Mon October 6   1:00 am ET
2003 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP SOCCER
USA

Mon October 6   7:00 am ET
2003 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP SOCCER
USA

Mon October 6   9:00 am ET
2003 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP SOCCER

Mon October 6   11:00 am ET
2003 FIFA WOMEN'S WORLD CUP SOCCER
USA

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